Jesús de Miguel, Tenerife footballer, dies after cardiac arrest

Jesús de Miguel, forward for Club Deportivo Tenerife, died on Tuesday in a hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during the match on Monday against Andorra. A severe challenge from goalkeeper Owono resulted in an incident that left De Miguel collapsed on the field.

The match, held at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium, was suspended after the collision. According to medical reports, the footballer was evacuated by ambulance and received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before being taken to the hospital.

De Miguel's health condition worsened, leading to increased concern about his status in the hours following the incident. Initially, reports indicated that the player was hospitalized and his situation was grave from a neurological standpoint.

CD Tenerife, in a statement, expressed sorrow over the news and shared their profound grief at the player's passing. "Broken with pain, with a lump in our throats, we communicate the tragic death," read the club's message.

Additionally, the Spanish Footballers' Association (AFE) issued a condolence statement, emphasizing their sadness over the loss of the footballer, who also served on the union's board.

The news has shocked the football world and elicited numerous reactions from players and clubs, who have expressed their sorrow over this tragic loss.